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Fayette County

Iowa · 19,509 residents · 730.817 sq mi
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Fayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,834. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,509
−11%since 2000
from 22,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,834
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,269
+64%since 2000
from $17,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(21,327)
Black0.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(330)
Asian0.4%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(1,296)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(18,053)
Black1%(200)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(520)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other2.5%(486)
Diversity Score15.9%(3,094)
Segregation Score15.1%(2,945)
Diversity Score
16
+169%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Iowa?

Fayette County, Iowa has about 19,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, Iowa?

The typical household in Fayette County, Iowa earns about $49,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Iowa expensive?

In Fayette County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Iowa?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Iowa?

About 12.0% of people in Fayette County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,334 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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